This can cause cell mutation or even death of the cell. (fitnessandpower.com)
This allows the bacteria normally held in check within the intestine to flourish, resulting in death of the cells in the lining and subsequent shutting down of the intestinal tract. (norwalkanimalhospital.com)
These pathologies fall broadly into four categories: coagulopathy, where abnormal blood clotting is caused; haemorrhaging, where bleeding occurs; neurotoxicity, which damages the nervous system causing paralysis, and cytotoxicity, where the bite causes death of cells and destruction of tissue. (sciencedaily.com)